BUFFALO, N.Y. — A local Republican assemblyman, who is a former judge, is pointing out one problem with New York State's bail reform law he would like to see fixed.
Angelo Morinello is talking about so-called diversion programs a judge can send a defendant to, such as drug court, mental health court, or domestic violence court.
And Morinello, who represents the 145th district, says the law prevents judges from jailing people who don't show up for those programs, making them a lot less effective.
"How do you complete a program that was set up by the legislature to improve the lives of those who have difficulties and problems and put this bail reform on? We do desperately need to look at it," Morinello said.
The legislature will be back in session on Monday.